Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana artwork

Every Ys Game Ranked

Ys spans 11 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 2003 and 2025. The highest-rated is Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (85) and the lowest is Ys Origin (76). Across 170 critic reviews, the series averages 80, and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana has drawn the most reviews.

Lowest ratedYs Origin 76
Series average80
  1. 1
    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

    Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

    85
    25 critic reviews·Jul 20, 2016·NIS America
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “Ys VIII remains a fundamentally great action JRPG that looks its best on PS5, but its underwhelming DualSense feedback is a huge missed opportunity.”
    — WellPlayed · 85/100
  2. 2
    Ys Seven

    Ys Seven

    82
    9 critic reviews·Sep 15, 2009·Joyoland
    PC
    “I was happy to have the chance to revisit Ys SEVEN with fresh eyes. Falcom and XSEED have pulled off an excellent port that runs like a dream even on my (far-)below spec laptop.”
    — RPGFan · 85/100
  3. 3
    Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

    Ys IX: Monstrum Nox

    82
    24 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2019·Nihon Falcom
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “Adol's back in his ninth epic adventure but things are a little different this time around. Can you survive the Prison City of Balduq?”
    — Video Chums · 84/100
  4. 4
    Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

    Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana

    81
    24 critic reviews·Apr 26, 2023·Falcom
    PS4SwitchPS5
    “Ys Memoire: The Oath In Felghana is a remaster of the 2010 PSP RPG that follows thrill-seeking protagonist Adol and his blue-haired companion Dogi as they return to Dogi’s homeland of Felghana.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
  5. 5
    Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

    Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

    80
    5 critic reviews·Dec 23, 2009·XSEED Games
    PC
    “The reviewer previously worked under contract with this publisher on an unrelated project prior to accepting the task of reviewing this game.”
    — RPGFan · 80/100
  6. 6
    Ys X: Proud Nordics

    Ys X: Proud Nordics

    80
    19 critic reviews·Jul 30, 2025·NIS America
    PCPS5Switch 2
    “Another great entry into the long-running series, Ys X: Proud Nordics is highly recommended, provided you haven’t played the original. For those who have, there just isn’t enough new content to justify paying full price.”
    — GameGrin · 80/100
  7. 7
    Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

    Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

    79
    7 critic reviews·Sep 26, 2003·XSEED Games
    PCPS2
    “The Ark of Napishtim is still great, in short. Long time fans of the series will appreciate the visual upgrade and first time entrants to this chapter should find themselves at home, especially if they have appreciated…”
    — Digitally Downloaded · 80/100
  8. 8
    Ys X: Nordics

    Ys X: Nordics

    79
    24 critic reviews·Sep 27, 2023·NIS America
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “A captivating plot and interesting gameplay aspects make Ys X: Nordics simple to get into. Due to fast-paced action RPG combat, exploration, and special Mana powers, there are few dull moments.”
    — NoobFeed · 79/100
  9. 9
    Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga

    Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga

    78
    6 critic reviews·Oct 9, 2025·refint/games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
    “Crossover fighting games are always interesting so here's one that brings 2 iconic RPG franchises together in one jam-packed experience.”
    — Video Chums · 77/100
  10. 10
    Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta

    Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta

    77
    12 critic reviews·May 21, 2025·XSEED Games
    Switch
    “Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, it also has some rather glaring flaws. One major gimmick of Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta is the Map of Celceta.”
    — COGConnected · 76/100
  11. 11
    Ys Origin

    Ys Origin

    76
    15 critic reviews·Dec 20, 2006·XSEED Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
    “Ys Origin is a prequel to the previous installments of the Ys series, taking place 700 years before the events of Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished, and tells much of the backstory of Ys, Darm Tower, the Black Pearl, the twin…”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100

Ys games in release order

  1. 1987The Ancient Land of Ys—
  2. 1988Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter—
  3. 1989Ys: Wanderers from Ys—
  4. 1991Ys—
  5. 1993Ys IV: Mask of the Sun—
  6. 1993Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys—
  7. 1994Ys 2 Special—
  8. 1995Ys V: Ushinawareta Suna no Miyako Kefin—
  9. 1998Ys Eternal—
  10. 2003Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim79
  11. 2005Ys IV: Mask of the Sun - A New Theory—
  12. 2005Ys: The Oath in Felghana—
  13. 2006Ys Strategy—
  14. 2006Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand—
  15. 2006Ys Origin76
  16. 2007Ys Online: The Call of Solum—
  17. 2009Ys Seven82
  18. 2009Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection80
  19. 2012Ys: Memories of Celceta—
  20. 2013Ys II Chronicles+—
  21. 2016Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana85
  22. 2019Ys IX: Monstrum Nox82
  23. 2021Ys Online: The Ark of Napishtim—
  24. 2023Ys X: Nordics79
  25. 2025Ys X: Proud Nordics80
See every Ys game in release order →